Author: The Editorial Board Topic: Wisconsin Sports Business Conference Madison, WI – The first-ever Wisconsin Sports Business Conference took place on March 6th, 2025, and was an instant success. The day kicked off with a video …
Commentary
US Protectionist Policies Could Hurt German Economic Growth
Author: Iris Sklavounou Topic: US Protectionist Policies A recent report highlighted concerns raised by the President of Germany’s Central Bank, Joachim Nagel. In the report, Nagel discussed the potential economic consequences of U.S. protectionist policies. …
Trade War ll: Tariffs Strike Down the Economy
Authors: Samantha Li, Aidan Dauk, Bertha Liao, Matteo Dalesandro, Evelyn Lee, and Jelina Li Topic: Tariffs Committee: Government/Law Since its recent re-election, the Trump administration has been making headlines for its activity in foreign policy, …
Feeding America Or Fighting It? Trump’s Agricultural Gamble
Author: Raja Topic: Agricultural Policy Committee: Government and Law During the 2024 presidential election cycle, one issue Donald Trump consistently brought up through the campaign was the expensive price of staple American foods, like eggs, …
Feel Good vs. Real Good: How Localization Accomplishes What Corporations Can’t
The cash register flashes, “Round up to the nearest dollar for charity?” and you feel as though you’ve made a tangible effort in reducing world hunger, poverty, education inequality, or whatever charity they advertised. News flash, your spare change went to fund an NGO executive’s salary. NGOs are the epitome of performative aid – promising hope to communities while actually causing harm.
Education Under Attack: The Future of Democracy and Public Schools
Now, Trump’s latest plans include abolishing the Department of Education (DOE), among other efforts to change the public school system – a move taken straight from Project 2025. As of Mar. 3rd, his pick for DOE secretary, Linda McMahon, advanced past the Senate with a 51-45 vote along party lines. McMahon has not made the policies planned for the department a secret. She has been quoted saying that she agrees with Trump’s plans to “put her out of the job”.
Building the Sports Business Community at UW-Madison: The Story Behind WSBC
The Wisconsin Sports Business Conference (WSBC) is set to host their marquee event of the same name, happening Thursday, March 6th at the Discovery Building, with a star-studded line-up of industry speakers and networking opportunities for students to get the skills and connections necessary to forge a career in the sports industry.
The State of Public Transportation in the US
Public transportation in the United States has always been fraught. Compared to other developed nations, America lags behind on most metrics of public transportation supply and demand. Yet, the perception of public transportation has seemingly worsened. Many believe that public transportation is a critical solution to climate change, as it can offset the over 10% of emissions caused by personal vehicles. However, systems face challenges such as staffing shortages, transit delays, and increased crime, leading many to question how America can improve its already failing systems.
The Past, Present, and Future of the American Dream
Authors: Rachel Williams, Deepak Badri, Brian Grant, Manav Darooka, Noah Jakel, Aadit Bhavsar, Arhaan Datwani, Siddharth Yerapotini, Brett Colón and Elizabeth Bolton – December 2024 Famous astronaut and engineer Buzz Aldrin once said, “I think the …
Improve Your Focus in Three Easy Steps
If you’re anything like myself and millions of other college students, you likely find yourself struggling to focus on your schoolwork due to distractions from external stimuli. In an environment where technology is heavily integrating…